Kenya newspapers review: How Koskei-led security meeting triggered multi-billion fuel scandal

Local newspapers report on key developments across the region. The Star highlights the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's clarification regarding "Not Applicable" entries in voter verification records, assuring the public these are temporary and not errors. Taifa Leo covers the police investigation into a daytime attack on Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu, which left him injured and sparked political outrage. The Daily Nation details a high-level crisis meeting chaired by Felix Koskei, which led to decisions now central to Kenya’s unfolding fuel scandal, including directives to diversify fuel sources. The Standard reveals fresh details surrounding the death of Bernard Cheruiyot inside Keringet Police Station, with a post-mortem contradicting the police account and pointing to a brutal assault.